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Authorities name the gunman and most of the 8 victims in last week's Erie mass shooting
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- The gunman in the Erie, Pennsylvania shooting was identified as 45-year-old Matthew Stone Sr., who killed six people, including seven relatives, before taking his own life.
- Victims included Michelle Stone, Angelina Stone (who was due to give birth), Jonathan Stone, Matthew Stone, Lora Roberts, Twila Tanner, and two young children whose names were withheld by law.
- Lora Roberts and Twila Tanner were killed outside the home; Roberts was a community volunteer and advocate against violence.
- Investigators recovered evidence of gunshots and distress calls; police suspect mental health issues may have contributed to the attack but have not confirmed a motive.
- Erie Police continue to investigate by interviewing relatives and examining cellphones, while the community mourns the loss of multiple family members in this tragic incident.
